Meeting the Global Standard in Moisture Measurement
Flooring failure due to excessive moisture is a constant risk if the concrete isn't properly tested before the floor covering is installed. Bonding failures, delamination, microbial growth, unsightly degradation of coating and flooring materials—these are all potential flooring failures that might result when a concrete slab holds too much moisture when covered.
A number of tests, and their related ASTM standards, exist to help you measure a concrete slab's moisture condition. In fact, you probably have moisture testing specified in your construction documents. But are you specifying the right moisture condition test? There's one test—an in situ relative humidity (RH) test (ASTM F2170)—returns scientifically valid results and provides you with the critical information you need to know regarding whether the concrete slab is ready to adhere to its floor covering for the long term.